Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
1155 E. 58th St., Chicago, IL 60637
Museums
Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the University of Chicago campus, the Oriental Institute Museum showcases the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. Permanent collections focus on ancient Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria and Turkey. World-famous collection of artifacts from the ancient Middle East, including a recreation of an Assyrian palace and a 17-ft.-tall statue of King Tut.
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Christkindlmarket Chicago
Under the Picasso • Nov 21 – Dec 24
The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, and hot spiced wine, the sound of music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in a…
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The Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet
Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University • Dec 05 – Dec 28
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon's 'The Nutcracker'.
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Lincoln Park ZooLights
Lincoln Park Zoo • Nov 21 – Jan 04 @ 4:30PM
Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.
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Chicago Museum Campus
Chicago
Chicago’s amazing Museum Campus houses three of the city’s leading institutions all in one place.
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